The Bantams boss wanted an unnamed Premiership player on a short term deal.
But according to reports the footballer was not too keen on the move.
Todd told the Telegraph and Argus:``I am only interested in players here who are looking forward to the challenge and want to do well. If they don't want to come, then we don't want them.''
Last month, archrivals Huddersfield Town beat City in the race to sign Luke Beckett from Sheffield United.